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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
CAQM advises implementing agencies to ensure compliance and strict implementation of the directions
CAQM urges all concerned to strictly follow the Statutory Directions
40 inspection teams/ flying squads to actively inspect, supervise and rigorously monitor enforcement and compliance of air pollution laws and statutory directions
Violations and non-compliances being viewed seriously and gross violations to attract immediate closure
More than 8,580 sites have been inspected by CAQM Flying Squads and closure directions have been issued to 491 gross defaulters
Citizens advised to strictly follow steps highlighted in the Citizen Charter in each stage of the GRAP earnestly in the days to come
Intensifying its actions in the battle against air pollution in Delhi-NCR in the coming days, the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas  has urged all concerned including Industries and Project Proponents of Construction & Demolition  sites to strictly follow the statutory directions issued by the Commission.
Citizens have also been advised to strictly follow steps highlighted in the Citizen Charter in each stage of the Graded Response Action Plan  earnestly in the coming days.
The 40 inspection teams/ flying squads constituted by the Commission are under directions to intensify inspections, supervise and rigorously monitor enforcement and compliance of statutory directions issued by the Commission to ameliorate the air quality of Delhi-NCR. These flying squads will conduct surprise inspections and field level incognito checks at industrial units, C&D sites, commercial/ residential units, air pollution hotspots, etc. These flying squads will widely cover all parts of the Delhi-NCR to track down violators and report the details to the Commission for stringent actions against them.
As on 14.10.2022, more than 8,580 sites were inspected by the CAQM flying squads and closure directions have been issued to 491 defaulters flouting the statutory directions of the Commission, 110 in Delhi; 118 in Haryana ; 211 in Uttar Pradesh ; and 52 in Rajasthan .
CAQM will make every effort towards strict enforcement of its statutory directions and orders. Violations and non-compliance of the directions issued by the Commission air pollution control rules/ regulations are being viewed very seriously. The Commission in case of gross violations will not only pass closure orders but will also impose Environmental Compensation  and initiate prosecution.
CAQM has also advised the State implementing agencies including State Pollution Control Boards  and DPCC to ensure compliance and strict implementation of the directions issued by the Commission.
Ministry of Defence
SUPPORT TO ORDNANCE FACTORIES UNDER TCL
Post Corporatisation of erstwhile Ordnance Factory Board , the financial assistance provided by the Government to Troop Comforts Limited  during the FY 2021-22  and FY 2022-23 is Rs 550.64 crore. The process of fabric manufacturing of newly designed digital combat uniform includes wet processing , dyeing  and printing . Garmenting is the final stage where the stitched apparel is manufactured.
The Intellectual Property Rights  has been obtained for Digital Camouflage Pattern and it starts from wet processing onwards. Thus, this particular qualifying criterion was included in the Request for Proposal  to increase accountability of the manufacturers and minimize unauthorised proliferation. Further, the procurement is through an Open Tender Enquiry  and to ensure compliance to the tender conditions, adequate time was awarded to all bidders, including TCL, before opening of the bid.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Shri Binoy Viswam in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Finance
Payments through Debit Cards
As per Reserve Bank of India , the limit for purchase of goods and services through a card are decided by the card-issuer bank. As apprised by Public Sector Banks , the maximum limit of making payment through debit card for making a purchase has not been reduced by banks.
As apprised by Central Board of Direct Taxes , Department of Revenue, the Government has taken various steps to move towards a less cash economy and reduce generation and circulation of black money. Finance Act, 2017, section 269ST, inserted in the Income-tax Act, 1961, provides that no person is permitted to receive an amount of Rs 2 lakh or more:-
- in aggregate from a person in a day;
- in respect of a single transaction; or
- in respect of transactions relating to one event or occasion from a person;
otherwise than by an account payee cheque or account payee bank draft or use of electronic clearing system through a bank account. Further, penalty provision at the rate of 100 per cent of such amount is applicable, if amount is received in violation of the above provisions of section 269ST of the Act.
This was stated by Shri Anurag Thakur, Minister of State for Finance & Corporate Affairs in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
PIB Headquarters
LT GEN PN RAO TAKES OVER AS GOC DAKSHIN BHARAT AREA
Lieutenant General Pandala Nagesh Rao, YudhSeva Medal, Sena Medal has taken over the charge of General Officer Commanding, Dakshin Bharat  Area on 08 December 2019. DB Area has its headquarters in Chennai which is under Southern Command of Indian Army. The General was commissioned in December 1982 into Fifth Battalion the Parachute Regiment from Indian Military Academy.
He was the Sword of Honour of his course. The General Officer brings along vast combat and command experience of different terrains and operations. He commanded 5 Parachute Regiment in Operation RAKSHAK in Jammu& Kashmir; a Mountain Brigade in Binnaguri, a Mountain Division in Manipur and a Mountain Strike Corps at Ranchi later at Panagarh. Before taking over as General Officer Commanding Dakshin Bharat Area, he was Chief of Staff at Headquarters South Western Command, Jaipur. The General Officer has soldiered arduously during his extensive career and has served in Operation Blue Star, Operation Trident, Operation Pawan, Operation Orchid, Operation Meghdoot, Operation Vijay, Operation Rakshak and Operation Rhino. He has been awarded Chief of Army Staff Commendation Card and General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Central Command Commendation Card, Wound Medal – twice, Yudh Seva Medal and Sena Medal for Gallantry. The General Officer has held an envious profile of appointments during his distinguished career, both in operations and in peace. His staff and instructional assignments include; Instructor class ‘C’ at National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla; General Staff Officer at the Military Operations Directorate and Director Faculty of Studies, Infantry School, Mhow; and Directing Staff and later Senior Instructor, at Defence Services Staff College, Wellington. He headed, Junior Leaders Wing, Belgaumand was Deputy Technical Manager  in the Acquisition Wing of Ministry of Defence, Delhi. He has also represented India as Chief Advisor of the Indian Military Advisory Team at Lusaka, Zambia for two years.
After initial schooling at St. Edward’s School, Shimla and Doveton Corrie School, Madras, Gen Rao joined National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla. The General Officer is a graduate of the prestigious Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, and is an alumnus of coveted National Defence College, New Delhi.
An accomplished sportsman, Lieutenant General Rao has been a Blue in Football & Hockey at both NDA and IMA. He is also a passionate Golf and Basketball player, according to a release issued by the PIB , Chennai.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Government approves ex-gratia compensation for more than one lakh FCI employees in case of death due to COVID-19
The Government has approved the proposal for grant of ex-gratia monetary compensation to 1,08,714 workers and officers of the Food Corporation of India  including 80,000 labour who are working 24x7 to supply food grains across the country amidst the outbreak of Coronavirus pandemic.
Presently, families of FCI employees are entitled to compensation in the event of death due to terrorist attack, bomb blast, mob attack or natural disaster, but the Regular and Contractual Labour of FCI are not covered under its provisions. Keeping this in view, the Government has decided to provide ex-gratia monetary compensation to all employees and labour of FCI who are working tirelessly despite the threat of infection due to Coronavirus COVID-19.
Under its provisions, during the six month period from March 24, 2020 to 23 September, 2020 if anybody dies due to COVID-19 infection while on duty with FCI, the Regular FCI Labour will get an ex-gratia of Rupees 15 lakh, Contractual Labour will be entitled to Rs.10 lakh, Category-1 Officers Rs.35 lakh, Category-2 – Rs.30 lakh and Category -3 & -4 workers – Rs.25 lakh.
Announcing this, the Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Shri Ram Vilas Paswan said the Government is committed to provide all possible security to our Corona-warriors engaged in providing essentials and services to the common man during these times of crisis.
Ministry of Communications
52nd Postal Pension Adalat
Nagpur : 9 February 2023
The Chief Postmaster General, Maharashtra Circle, Mumbai will be holding the “52ND Postal Pension Adalat” for pensioners/family pensioners of Postal Department on 16th March 2023 at 11.00 Hrs.in the O/o The Chief Postmaster General, Maharashtra Circle, Mumbai-400 001.
Grievances regarding pensionary benefits pertaining to those who retired/died while in service from Department of Posts, Pensioners of Postal Department Maharashtra and Goa States, which have not been settled within 3 months, will be only entertained in the Postal Pension Adalat.
Cases involving purely legal points i.e. succession, Notional pension, TBOP/MACP Promotion, stepping up of pay and disciplinary cases involving policy matters and cases pending for review of DPC will not be considered in Pension Adalat. Pensioner should forward their grievance individually in triplicate in the Proforma attached to Accounts Officer/Secretary, Pension Aadalat, O/o Chief Postmaster General, Maharashtra Circle, Mumbai GPO Bldg., 2nd Floor, Mumbai-400 001 on or before 15th Feb-2023. The applications received after 15th FEB-2023 will not be considered in the Pension Adalat.
Further the Postmaster General Nagpur Region, Nagpur will be holding 52nd Postal Pension Adalat on 02.03.2023 at 11.00 hrs. Pensioners can apply in the Proforma to The Postmaster General Nagpur Region, Dak Sadan, 1st Floor, Shankar Nagar Post Office Building, Nagpur-440010 on or before 24.02.2023. The applications received after 24.02.2023 will not be considered in the Pension Adalat.
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Ministry of Defence
IN Ships arrive Guam to participate in Ex-Malabar 2018
Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri, Shakti and Kamorta of the Eastern Fleet under the command of Rear Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, NM, Flag Officer Commanding, Eastern Fleet currently on an overseas deployment to South East Asia and the Western Pacific, arrived at Guam on 07 June 18 to participate in the 22nd edition of Exercise Malabar, off Guam, USA from 07 to 16 June 2018.
Exercise Malabar, which started as a bilateral exercise between the US Navy and the Indian Navy in 1992, has evolved over the years with the participation of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force  from 2007. Over the last 26 years, this Maritime Exercise has grown in scope and complexity and aims at increasing the level of mutual understanding, inter-operability and sharing of the best practices between the three navies. Malabar 17 was held in July last year on the Eastern Sea Board of India, off Chennai and Visakhapatnam. It is for the first time that the exercise is being conducted off Guam, a major US Naval Base in the Western Pacific. It would be of interest to note that the US has recently named their Hawaii-based Pacific Command as the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.
The scope of the MALABAR-18 includes professional interactions during the Harbour Phase in Guam from 07 to 10 June 18. The Sea Phase from 11 to 16 June 2018 includes a diverse range of activities at sea including Aircraft Carrier operations, Air Defence, Anti-Submarine Warfare , Surface Warfare, Visit Board Search and Seizure , joint manoeuvres and tactical procedures.
The Indian Navy will be represented by the two indigenously designed and built ships, the multi-purpose stealth frigate INS Sahyadri and Anti-Submarine Warfare corvette, INS Kamorta as also by Fleet Tanker INS Shakti and Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft P8I. The US Navy forces will include the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan with its air wing; two Ticonderoga class cruisers, USS Antietam and USS Chancellorsville; two Arleigh Burke class destroyers, USS Benfold and USS Mustin; a Los Angeles-class attack submarine and one Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft P8A. The JMSDF would be represented by a Hyuga class helicopter carrier JS Ise with integral helicopters; Takanami class destroyer JS Suzunami; Akizuki class destroyer JS Fuyuzuki. Japanese Maritime Patrol Aircraft, P1 and a submarine.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah visited the Prime Ministers’ Museum in New Delhi today
"Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji established 'Pradhan Mantri Sangrahalaya', honoring the contribution of all the Prime Ministers, Through this museum citizens will be able to know the contributions made by all our Prime Ministers to the security, unity and development of the country”
“This museum is a commendable effort to document the achievements and contributions of all Prime Ministers irrespective of political ideology”
“Through this, Modiji has increased the pride of the 'Prime Minister's post', which is an institution, I thank Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji for this”
"Prime Ministers’ Museum is a wonderful effort to document the history of Independent India in a memorable way. By visiting this place, one is able to sense the many glorious moments of history and get to know them more closely”
“I urge all citizens, especially the youth, to visit this museum once”
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah visited the Prime Ministers’ Museum in New Delhi today. After visiting the museum, in a series of tweets, Shri Amit Shah said that "Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji established 'Pradhan Mantri Sangrahalaya', honoring the contribution of all Prime Ministers. Through this museum citizens will be able to know the contribution made by all our Prime Ministers to the security, unity and development of the country. I got an opportunity to visit this wonderful museum today".
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation said that "The Prime Ministers’ Museum is a wonderful effort to document the history of Independent India in a memorable way. By coming here, you will be able to sense the many glorious moments of history and get to know them more closely. I urge all citizens, especially the youth, to visit this museum once.
Shri Amit Shah said that “This museum is a commendable effort to document the achievements and contributions of all Prime Ministers irrespective of political ideology. Through this, Modiji has increased the pride of the 'Prime Minister's post', which is an institution. I thank Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji for this”.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Three more Mechanised Road Sweeping Machines inaugurated at PPA during Special Campaign 2.0
Keeping the momentum of ongoing Special Campaign 2.0 three more new Mechanised Road Sweeping Machines have been inaugurated at PPA by Shri P. L. Haranadh, Chairman in presence of Shri A.K.Bose, Dy.Chairman and other HoDs and Dy. HoDs. These machines have been manufactured by M/S. TPS Infrastructure Limited, New Delhi with Make in India concept. These machines will upkeep the arterial and sub-arterial roads of Port Township neat and clean.
Interactive with Media on the occasion Shri Haranadh said that the Special Campaign 2.0 is continuing at PPA since Gandhi Jayanti and will culminate on 31st October. During the campaign period special focus is being laid on disposal of pending matters, scrap disposal cleanliness. The newly commissioned Road Sweeping machines will impact the cleanness & hygienic of the Port Area. Our STPs are getting connected from the drains of Port township. Hence waste water will not flow to the nearby natural streams. PPA will continue its journey to remain in the forefront for providing clean environment to the local populace.
Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of  ‘GoI Floating Rate Bond 2028’,‘6.10% GS 2031’, and  ‘6.95%GS 2061’
The Government of India  has announced the Sale  of
 ‘‘GoI Floating Rate Bonds, 2028’ for a notified amount of ₹4,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method; ‘6.10% Government Security, 2031’ for a notified amount of ₹13,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method; and  ‘6.95% Government Security 2061’ for a notified amount of ₹7,000 crore  through price based auction using multiple price method. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to ₹2,000 crore each against one or more security/ies. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on Friday i.e. December 03, 2021.
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the Securitieswill be allotted to eligible individuals and institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on December 03, 2021. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m.and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on December 03, 2021  and payment by successful bidders will be on December 06, 2021 .
The Securities will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
REVIVING OF SARASWATI RIVER
A Memorandum of Understanding  has been signed on 21.01.2022 between the Governments of Haryana and Himachal Pradesh for construction of Adi Badri dam on river Somb in Himachal Pradesh, and its related infrastructure/ appurtenant works. Water stored in the dam is primarily to be used for revival of river Sarasvati. Key aspects of the MoU are as below:
- Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited shall be the executing agency for construction of Adi Badri dam and its related infrastructure/ appurtenant works.
- A Committee comprising of Additional Chief Secretary, Irrigation & Water Resources Department, Haryana; Secretary, Jal Shakti Vibhag, Himachal Pradesh; Engineer-in-Chiefs and other representatives of both the States, has been constituted for planning, supervising and monitoring of Adi Badri dam.
- The entire funding of the project as provided in the detailed project report , shall be arranged by Government of Haryana.
- Water stored by construction of Adi Badri dam on river Somb shall be primarily used for revival of river Sarasvati and development of Sarasvati Heritages. However, a defined part of the stored water is earmarked for drinking water and irrigation requirements of the project affected villages in Himachal Pradesh.
This Information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Bishweswar Tudu in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Culture
Ministry of Culture to celebrate one year of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
Minister of Culture, Tourism and DoNER Shri G.Kishan Reddy will lead the celebrations
A special edition of Amar Chitra Katha dedicated to Women in Power to be released
Ministry of Culture is organizing a cultural event on 12th March 2022 to celebrate completion of one year of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, an initiative of the Government of India. Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav was launched by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 12th March 2021 to celebrate a progressive independent India, culturally rich heritage and achievements of India. The initiative is also an ode to the Freedom Fighters who contributed to the freedom struggle.Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is being celebrated with a vision to bring people together from all corners of the country and celebrate India 2.0, guided by the spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
The Cultural celebrations marking the completion of one year of AKAM will be held at Central Park, Connaught Place, New Delhi and will be graced by the Minister of Tourism, Culture and DoNER Shri G.Kishan Reddy & Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi. The event will see the launch of a special edition of ‘Amar Chitra Katha’ dedicated to Women in Power . Following this, the one year journey of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav will be narrated through a multi-media presentation. A digital tribute to the martyrs- “Digital Jyot” will be launched as a part of the celebrations as well. The evening will have live performances by famous poet and performer Kumar Vishwas along with artists such as Sunil Grover, Dhvani Bhanushali, Armaan Malik.
The events and initiatives organized at various locations, both physical and virtual, have received an unprecedented response and participation from people across the nation. The 75-week countdown to 75 years of India’s independence that began on 12th March 2021 will end on 15th August 2023.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to dedicate and lay foundation stone for key projects in AIIMS
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will visit the All India Institute of Medical Sciences  in New Delhi on June 29, 2018.
He will lay the Foundation Stone of the National Centre for Aging at AIIMS. This will provide the older population with multi-speciality healthcare. It will have 200 general ward beds.
During the same event, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the 555-bed Super Speciality Block in Safdarjung Hospital. He will also dedicate the 500-bed New Emergency Block in Safdarjung Hospital; the 300-bed PowerGrid Vishram Sadan in AIIMS; and the Connection Motorable Tunnel between AIIMS, Ansari Nagar and Trauma Centre.
PIB Headquarters
PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- 204.84 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- 23,49,651 doses administered in last 24 hours
- India's Active caseload currently stands at 1,37,057
- Active cases stand at 0.31%
- Recovery Rate currently at 98.49%
- 19,823 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
- 4,34,03,610
- 17,135 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
- Daily positivity rate 
- Weekly Positivity Rate 
- 87.63 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 4,64,919 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
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